Use OneDrive and Windows Defender to recover Ransomware affected files

The last few years have witnessed quite a lot of Ransomware attacks. Many people all around the globe lost their valuable data to these malicious pieces of software. Also, a few of them ended up paying some amount of money […]

How to block a program in Firewall of Windows 10

How to block a program in the Firewall of Windows 10

Microsoft has been adding new security features to the Windows with every update. The Windows 10 comes with superlative security features as opposed to the earlier versions of the software. Firewall settings form the crux of the security feature, however, […]

Completely uninstall AVG antivirus, etc, using AVG Clear & AVG Remover

People often tend to use third-party antivirus software. This is due to the fact that sometimes they find the third-party service better than what Microsoft is offering with the pre-installed Windows Defender on Windows10/8/7. Or sometimes, people want to avail […]

What is DNSCrypt Protocol and How to use DNSCrypt on Windows 10 PC

DNS or Domain Name Server is a service which maps addressed (IP addresses) to URL of websites you open on your browser. While most of the websites are not going HTTPS making sure all the data is secured, securing DNS […]

How to use Chrome browser’s inbuilt Malware Scanner & Cleanup Tool

Malware is one of the biggest evils of cybersecurity space. It comes in many forms, and the scale of the attack depends on the complexity of the malware. In a nutshell, a malware is mostly bad news and removing malware […]

Tips for using Java securely on Windows 10

Java is a popular computing platform, but lately, Java is blamed for its security vulnerabilities. It is recommended by many to disable or completely uninstall Java. However, there are applications and web pages that require users to run the Java […]

PIN vs Password in Windows 10 – Which offers better security?

Windows 10 introduced Windows Hello allowing users to sign in to their device using the PIN or biometric identification. It revolutionized the concept of system security, bringing it to a level that no system could be hacked remotely. However, Windows […]

What is Antimalware Service Executable? Why is it consuming high CPU/Memory?

If you have seen a program “Antimalware Service Executable” in the Task Manager, don’t be worried. It’s not a third party service or a virus mimicking an antivirus. Its an official program from Windows which makes sure to secure your […]

Tron Script: Scan, Clean and Disinfect your computer with one tool

Is your Windows computer running slow or is it infected? You can probably download an antivirus and start scanning for malware or download any other clean-up tool. But what if you have limited or no internet connectivity at all. There […]

Windows Defender is turned off by Group Policy

Windows Defender is the default anti-virus on Windows 10. It’s good enough for most major cases. Therefore, you won’t need a third-party option unless for extreme cases which are quite rare. Not to mention, Windows Defender is not a resource […]

Best free VPN extensions for Chrome browser

If you want to access blocked sites or regionally restricted content or just want to be anonymous on the internet, check out these free VPN extensions for Chrome browser. These VPN extensions are reliable, fast, and easy to use and […]

Infographic: Windows 10 security features and capabilities

Windows has evolved with time, and Windows 10 is one of the most secure systems right now, especially for Enterprise. It’s ranked highest when it comes to security capabilities highest amongst features. That said, the system needs, or rather an […]

How to Update and Clear TPM security processor firmware

If you have a TPM enabled laptop or PC, and you are receiving a message in Windows Defender Security Center telling you that you need to update your security processor or TPM firmware, then you should update it on priority. […]

Remove & Reinstall Norton Products with Norton Remove and Reinstall Tool

We cannot install an anti-virus software if we already have one. So, if you have Norton on your Windows PC and want to install any other anti-virus program, you first have to remove the Norton products from your PC. While […]

Use OneDrive Files Restore to recover Ransomware locked files

If you are always worried about your files getting locked by Ransomware, Windows 10 users have an option to fight against it and make sure their files are never locked down by any of these malicious codes. Microsoft is offering […]

What is a DNS leak and how to Stop DNS leak

Confidentiality and integrity of a data is the major concern in cyberspace.With the increase in the number of cyber attacks, it is important to regulate and test data processing system to verify security measures for a secure web browsing. The […]

How to Enable or Disable Core Isolation and Memory Integrity in Windows 10

Cyber attacks have changed over past few years. Rogue hackers can now take over your PC and lock down files unless you are ready to pay them money. These types of attacks are called as Ransomware, and they use kernel-level exploits […]

360 Ransomware Decryption Tool for Windows systems

The instances of Ransomware has been increasing exponentially. Cybercriminals are simply rushing to the dark web and are making use of Ransomware as a service offering. In this offering the cybercriminal doesn’t isn’t necessarily a hacker or a coder, the […]

Windows Defender Browser Protection extension for Google Chrome

Microsoft has released a new extension for Google Chrome browser. They have named it Windows Defender Browser Protection. With this extension, Microsoft aims to bring the Microsoft SmartScreen filter to Google Chrome as well. This means that the same grade […]

How to setup and use CloudFlare’s new DNS service 1.1.1.1

Cloudflare is a Global Network Service provider. Recently, they announced their own DNS service that will be directly competing with Google’s OpenDNS Service. This service from Cloudflare will be far focused on privacy and security of the users as well […]

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